BURNED TOAST SOUP
The cookbook author Jennifer McLagan developed this recipe for a simple toast soup, a rustic dish that stretches leftover bread into a comforting meal, after tasting an upscale version of it at a restaurant in Paris. She includes it in her 2014 cookbook, "Bitter: A Taste of the World's Most Dangerous Flavor." The recipe requires thorough and severe toasting: The bread should turn black along its edges and deep brown all over. Use thickly sliced bread, so it's not carbonized all the way through, and the ratio of burned bread to deeply toasted bread will work in your favor. Once the bread soaks up the bacon-infused stock and is blitzed with milk and mustard, all of its intense, smoky flavor will mellow.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small stockpot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over low to medium heat until cooked through but not crisp. Reserve a few pieces of bacon for garnish, if desired. Pour the chicken stock over the bacon, bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Toast the bread slices under a broiler or in a toaster, allowing them to blacken on the edges and turn deep brown all over. Add toast to the stock, ripping it up if it does not fit in the pot. Let stand for 10 minutes so the toast can soak up the stock.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in another pan until it steams, then add it to the pot. Add mustard and vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth or transfer to a blender to purée, then return to the pot. Heat gently. When hot, whisk in the butter until it disappears into the soup. Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with reserved bacon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 593 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Hasanrazha Hasanrazha
hasanrazha11@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover toast. I used a variety of breads, including white, wheat, and sourdough, and it all worked well. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a hit with my family.
Ahmed Mahfoudh
m_ahmed@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of burned toast, but this soup was actually really good! The flavor was smoky and savory, with a hint of sweetness from the caramelized toast. The soup was also very creamy and smooth. I would definitely make it again.
Mhar Adnan Jhatial
m-j@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up stale bread. It's easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the burned toast. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives, and it was a hit with my family.
Yousaf Prince
prince59@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavor is smoky, savory, and slightly sweet. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashanti Bolton
b-ashanti@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a delicious and creative way to use up stale bread. The flavors are complex and satisfying, and the soup is surprisingly creamy and smooth. I highly recommend it!
Daya Ram
dayaram@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover toast. I used a variety of breads, including white, wheat, and sourdough, and it all worked well. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a hit with my family.
Jason Moore
moore-j@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of burned toast, but this soup was actually really good! The flavor was smoky and savory, with a hint of sweetness from the caramelized toast. The soup was also very creamy and smooth. I would definitely make it again.
Rashid khan smi
r_s@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up stale bread. It's easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the burned toast. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives, and it was a hit with my family.
James Waiganjo
james.waiganjo@gmail.comThis soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavor is smoky, savory, and slightly sweet. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Sihle Budaza
sihle_b@yahoo.comThis soup is a delicious and creative way to use up stale bread. The flavors are complex and satisfying, and the soup is surprisingly creamy and smooth. I highly recommend it!
Titus Links
t-l86@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover toast. I used a variety of breads, including white, wheat, and sourdough, and it all worked well. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a hit with my family.
Jese
jese31@aol.comI'm not a big fan of burned toast, but this soup was actually really good! The flavor was smoky and savory, with a hint of sweetness from the caramelized toast. The soup was also very creamy and smooth. I would definitely make it again.
Mike Rays
m@aol.comThis soup is a great way to use up stale bread. It's easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the burned toast. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives, and it was a hit with my family.
Princeton Smith
smithprinceton21@hotmail.fr5 stars! This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The flavor is smoky, savory, and slightly sweet. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Nolitha Matshoba
nolitham@yahoo.comThis soup is a delicious and creative way to use up stale bread. The flavors are complex and satisfying, and the soup is surprisingly creamy and smooth. I highly recommend it!
Shadow Slasher66
s-s46@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick weeknight meal. It's always a hit.
Celeste Havener
celeste.havener52@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover toast. I used a variety of breads, including white, wheat, and sourdough, and it all worked well. The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was a hit with my family.
Terich Musa
terich.musa@yahoo.comI was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The burned toast adds a really interesting flavor to the soup. It's smoky and savory, with a hint of sweetness. I also love the texture of the soup - it's creamy and smooth, with just a b
Taniah Paschall
taniah.p@gmail.comThis burned toast soup is a unique and delicious way to use up stale bread. The flavor is smoky and savory, with a hint of sweetness from the caramelized toast. I served it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives, and it was a hit with m